What is the position
We are a specialist provider in residential services for people with Prader Willi Syndrome.
A position is available for a Service Manager to lead our team in Lemongrove, Enniscorthy, supporting individuals with PWS. Reporting to a Regional Operations Manager with expertise in PWS.
PWS Specialist training and support will be provided.
Location: Lemongrove, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Type of contract: Permanent full-time (Mon – Fri)
Primary purpose
The Service Manager/PIC must be suitably qualified and an experienced manager, with responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of the service/s with Resilience in line with relevant regulations.
The Service Manager/PIC will support the Team Leader and staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the service.
With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Service Manager/PIC will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007.
He/ she is the person with the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of service/s within his/her remit. The manager (PIC) will manage residential services in accordance with “National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities (January 2013) and the “Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013. To listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of our service users. To provide them with a home-from-home and the opportunity to live life to their full potential.
The Manager may also be responsible for other community-based services within his/her area such as Supporting Independent Living or Outreach services.
Requirements
- RNID or RGN with ID experience or RPN (NMBI or NMC registered) or Qualification in Applied Social Care, with a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Social Care.
- A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.
- Management experience in a similar role is essential.
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with HIQA.
- Experience of working in a care environment for adults and children with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism.
- Full driving licence.
- Previous experience caring for individuals with PWS would be an advantage, but is not a pre-requisite as full training will be provided.
- Knowledge of Children First, FOI, GDPR, Disability Act and other legislation relevant to this role / knowledge of HIQA and other standards as relevant to this role.
- Experience of and ability to manage resources including budget.
- Must be a team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships in an inter-disciplinary team and multi-stakeholder environment.
- Should have a core belief in and passion for the sustainable delivery of high quality user focused services.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Care plan
To carry out assessments as required on people referred to Resilience for health and social care services.
To ensure each service users’ needs are set out in an individual support plan which is developed in consultation with the individual and relevant others. To review and update care-plan as and when required but no less than annually.
Health Care
To ensure that each service user has access to medical treatment as and when required. To ensure that safe practices are maintained in the safe administration of medication. Conduct regular audits against written standard in order to identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
Respect & Relationships
Respect and develop internal and external professional relationships at all times.
Staffing
- To ensure that at all times the numbers of staff and skill mix are appropriate to the assessed needs of the service users.
- To enable staff to access training and ensure all staff are adequately certifiably trained and competent.
- To ensure staff are familiar with the Health Act, the regulation’s, standards, Statement of Purpose & Function and Policies and Procedures.
- Provide staff with 1:1 meetings and keep accurate records.
- Support individual and team performance.
Administration
- Abide by the internal and external communication and reporting requirements.
- Audit and review service user records.
- Maintain professional records.
Communication
- Develop and maintain positive communication links with relevant personnel (internal and external).
- Maintain positive and welcoming relationships with family, friends and other service providers if relevant.
- Communicate effectively any observations/concerns that may affect service users and the safe running of the service.
- Report any concerns to the relevant authorities within the required timescales.
Team Work/Leadership
- To be an active leader and role model of the team.
- Contribute to and maintain an effective team.
- Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required.
- Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed.
Workplace Health and Safety
- To be aware of and practice the correct use of all aids and appliances and to ensure that staff are, at all times, adequately and certifiably trained and competent.
- Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported and documented in line with internal and external reporting requirements. To review all incidents in consultation with the staff team, Behaviour Support Specialist, and Clinical Risk Manager.
- To be aware of the reporting requirements of the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities (January 2013) and the “Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013.
- Be aware and actively promote the company’s duty to employees under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005.
- Ensure that faulty equipment and fittings are repaired in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all staff have adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans.
- Ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.
Policies and Procedures
Familiarise and maintain knowledge and understanding of the relevant organisational and service policies, procedures and guidelines.
General Welfare and Protection
To make all necessary arrangements to prevent service users from being harmed or from suffering abuse, this will include training of staff and complying with relevant policies and procedures. To report any concerns within the required time scales.
Continuous Improvement
To embrace change in line with the principle of continuous improvement and play an active role in the development and direction of Resilience.
Finance
To effectively manage the service resources within budget provided.
Benefits
- An unrivalled opportunity to lead a high calibre team to achieve success within a new service where our aim is to ensure that each person we support achieves their optimum potential.
- Competitive salary.
- Health Insurance.
- Permanent contract.
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Comprehensive learning & development program.
- Working alongside, and constantly supported by, an experienced leadership team with an established track record in this area.
Resilience is an equal opportunities employer.